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I got my adapter today, too. Plugged it in and nothing happened. How long did you have to wait before it was detected? What version of software does your Hopper have? I'm at "S222 NACB 10/10/2012, 4:30AM"

Thanks

You'll need S229. My receivers have S229. It detected the adapter immediately. You'll hopefully be getting the new software anywhere between tonight and 2 weeks from now.

What if you have multiple Hoppers, each with their own OTA tuner? That should allow for streaming off any available tuner, right? My situation would call for 2 Hoppers and 2 Joeys.

I am curious about this too. If you have two hoppers (no Joeys), is one hopper able to watch the tuners (OTA or SAT) of the other hopper? In essence, can one hopper be a client of another one? I know it can watch recorded shows of the other hopper, but what about live tuners?

I was considering getting a second Hopper instead of a Joey since I understand the montly fee of $7 is the same either way. Maybe all three tuners are busy on the Hopper I am using and I want to watch something else. Can I access the free tuners on the other Hopper?

I am curious about this too. If you have two hoppers (no Joeys), is one hopper able to watch the tuners (OTA or SAT) of the other hopper? In essence, can one hopper be a client of another one? I know it can watch recorded shows of the other hopper, but what about live tuners?

I was considering getting a second Hopper instead of a Joey since I understand the montly fee of $7 is the same either way. Maybe all three tuners are busy on the Hopper I am using and I want to watch something else. Can I access the free tuners on the other Hopper?

Not sure about that as a basic function. My understanding from my questioning here is that you can't at this time. That's the integration I speak of. Where a two Hopper install basically networks them into one DVR to the end user in which any connect Joey would take any available tuner as needed. The operation becomes "seamless" with no switching and re-linking. If they did that, I'd already be signed up! It's the one thing I'm debating over deciding between DirecTV or Dish. DirecTV has this functionality, but I lose other things I want (HD Channels, a superior UI, Auto Hop). I have to consider the household and not myself only, so I want something everyone can be happy with.

I am curious about this too. If you have two hoppers (no Joeys), is one hopper able to watch the tuners (OTA or SAT) of the other hopper? In essence, can one hopper be a client of another one? I know it can watch recorded shows of the other hopper, but what about live tuners?

I was considering getting a second Hopper instead of a Joey since I understand the montly fee of $7 is the same either way. Maybe all three tuners are busy on the Hopper I am using and I want to watch something else. Can I access the free tuners on the other Hopper?

I don't have mine yet (Install scheduled for Sunday )but from what I have read I believe that the Hoppers can only view what is recorded on the other Hopper, they can't use or join a tuner on the other Hopper. If I'm wrong about this I'm sure someone here will correct me. :-)

If your client is a Joey you can unpair from the busy Hopper, pair it to the other Hopper and watch any of the tuners on that Hopper.

I don't have mine yet (Install scheduled for Sunday )but from what I have read I believe that the Hoppers can only view what is recorded on the other Hopper, they can't use or join a tuner on the other Hopper. If I'm wrong about this I'm sure someone here will correct me. :-)

No, I believe you are right. That was the consenus I gathered. Rumors of that functionality float around as "coming down the road". Right now, that one of the biggest gripes I have with Time Warner Whole Home setup. I can only see what's recording or recorded from clients or multiple DVR's. To me, it's worthless unless I can see schedules as one. I could live without tuner sharing, but it sure would be great. I just don't want all the duplicate recordings (that is when the Time Warner DVR actually records and doesn't glitch out). My other concern is VOD and what Dish offers for that. Their website isn't very informative. It's more ad hype than info.

My module showed up today. That was pretty quick since I ordered it Wednesday. The install was easy. It seems to work pretty good.

The only weird thing is when changing channels on the Joey to the OTA, it brings up the tuner conflict screen every time. I can see the need to take over the tuner the first time, but after that is weird. What I mean is to change between ABC OTA and ABC from Dish, just up/down, it keeps bringing up the conflict screen. hmmm.

I can see the lack of a dual tuner on a single Hopper being an issue. This is one reason I prefer the Genie/HR-34 install and setup which allows for a dual tuner OTA add on. Problem is I prefer the Dish GUI, HD lineup, and Hopper features. Did you verify your software version is up to date? Keep us posted on any issues or if you resolve it.

You'll need S229. My receivers have S229. It detected the adapter immediately. You'll hopefully be getting the new software anywhere between tonight and 2 weeks from now.

My module showed up today. That was pretty quick since I ordered it Wednesday. The install was easy. It seems to work pretty good.

Why is everyone's OTA Adapter working but mine? I called tech support and she says I have the current version of software (S222). This is BS. She said I'll get an update that will enbale the adapter when it is ready. She had no timeframe to give me.

Why is everyone's OTA Adapter working but mine? I called tech support and she says I have the current version of software (S222). This is BS. She said I'll get an update that will enbale the adapter when it is ready. She had no timeframe to give me.

The software to enable the OTA module is rolling out and will be S230 for the Hopper and S278 for Joey. No one can tell you exactly when you will get the update. I've had my module for 2 days and am still waiting. Patience grasshopper

The software to enable the OTA module is rolling out and will be S230 for the Hopper and S278 for Joey. No one can tell you exactly when you will get the update. I've had my module for 2 days and am still waiting. Patience grasshopper

I don't mind waiting, but there are plenty of people on here who seem to have working adapters. You shouldn't be able to order this item online and then get it and be told you can't use it and we don't know when you will be able to. Put some kind of notice on the order page, at least!

I don't mind waiting, but there are plenty of people on here who seem to have working adapters. You shouldn't be able to order this item online and then get it and be told you can't use it and we don't know when you will be able to. Put some kind of notice on the order page, at least!

To be fair, most people aren't even aware that the adapter exists at the moment.

They are doing a phased roll out by Recevier ID and should be done by Dec 1st according to one CSR (not a reliable source).

Just wondering what the latest update range is. Can some of you out there that got it post the frist FIVE numbers after your R number.
Just push Setup Twice to see it. It is the second line under Receiver CD ID num
Do not post the whole number as that is like a serial number which links back to your account.
No need to post if you did not get the update.
Mine is way up there at R18841 so I may be last. (just got it a couple of weeks ago)

I can see the lack of a dual tuner on a single Hopper being an issue. This is one reason I prefer the Genie/HR-34 install and setup which allows for a dual tuner OTA add on. Problem is I prefer the Dish GUI, HD lineup, and Hopper features. Did you verify your software version is up to date? Keep us posted on any issues or if you resolve it.

The Genie can't begin to compare with 2 Hopper system. 6 tuners (plus PTAT) plus 2 OTA Additional tuners. For the difference in overall service cost you can add a Joey ($7mo) next to a Hopper and with a simple HDMI input change, have access to all tuners, timer setting, and all recordings from that location. Far more storage space, more timers and events, a truly versatile EHD arrangement and a far better interface. To me, the only reason to even consider the Genie and suffer through its problems and limitations would be the sports packages. Fortunately for Genie users DirecTV allows you to keep other HD DVR/receivers in addition to clients to ease some of the limitations.

I had a 2 hopper, 4 joey install yesterday anlong with 2 OTA adapters and everything is working fine. When I plugged in the OTA adapter, it recognized it immediately and prompted me to reboot the receiver. After the reboot, I scanned for local channels and added the channels. The joeys can see the OTA channels.

Initally I didn't have guide data for the OTA channels, but after a few hours, the guide data appeared.